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Massage news, events and opportunities for all massage therapists and bodyworkers
Avoiding Massage Therapy Burnout
Burnout is the #1 reason for ending a massage therapy career, followed closely by injury. The work of massage therapy is physically demanding. In some ways the physical challenge is more manageable than the emotional challenge. The emotional cost can … Continue reading
The Benefits of Infant Massage
This is a parent tradition that spans across generations within many ancient cultures. It has been re-discovered and adapted to the western world. In my research on this topic, I found more information than I realized was available. As Massage … Continue reading
Study Finds Value in Massage Therapy Culture
A new study released in August has found value in not only Massage Therapy but also in the culture of the Massage Therapy world. The objective of the study, “to explore the attributes of the therapy encounter valued by repeat … Continue reading
Marketing Your Successful Massage Practice
Marketing is defined as anything and everything you do on a daily basis to attract potential clientele. Building a massage practice involves creating trust and respect. Our service is very unique in the fact that it is a holistic alternative … Continue reading
New Massage Therapy Education Alliance Forming
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education has just been launched. This organization has been established “to serve as an independent voice and advocate for the entire education sector”. This alliance will be structured as a non-profit organization governed by a … Continue reading
Massage Therapy Resources On The Internet
The Internet offers freedom to the Massage Therapist. It opens up a world of information at our convenience. Most of the equipment and supplies we use can be found at a much more affordable price on the Internet rather … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Research Finding Online Education More Effective than Traditional Face-to-Face Education
The U.S. Department of Education has published a new study that found “online learning has been modestly more effective, on average, than the traditional face-to-face instruction with which it has been compared.” (p.51) The 93-page meta-analysis examined 99 comparative studies … Continue reading
Landscape of Massage Therapy Changing in California
The Massage Therapy field in California is changing. Starting September 1, 2009, licensing requirements will change for every city. This is all because of new legislation signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger September 27, 2008 and became effective January 1, … Continue reading
Top 10 Client Complaints and Remedies
As Massage Therapist we work with people on an intimate level. Our clients look to us for tension release and stress relief. With experience and know how we are able to care for most of our clients needs with ease … Continue reading
Client Care and Self Care go Hand in Hand
This is a topic of great interest to any massage therapist. Maintaining good body mechanics for the duration of any modality performed on a client guarantees less fatigue on the part of the therapist. The spine should maintain a straight … Continue reading
